Fuel shortages rock South Africa

sulted in dozens of flight delays. Despite assurances from ministers that the country will get over the crisis, press reports indicate several motorists have been turned away from filling stations, especially in the Gauteng province. The Automobile Association of South Africa has already warned that the fuel crisis will impact on Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique with the conspicuous omission of Zimbabwe. The Minerals and Energy Minister Lindiwe Hendriks denied there is a fuel shortage inland. She says the Western Cape area has no problem with petrol, but admitted diesel supply was tight. She said the shortage of jet fuel should be rectified in about four days. The fuel crisis follows the introduction of new government standards for cleaner fuel. – SW Radio Africa